Maranatha, the second annual faith-based high energy music for Post-Primary Schools in the Diocese of Cork & Ross took place at Cork City Hall featuring pupils from all over Cork City and County.
The Maranatha 2026 concert featured post-primary school students from parishes throughout the Diocese of Cork and Ross. Twenty-three schools came together for the celebration, transforming the historic venue into a powerful showcase of talent and conviction.
Maranatha blends music, faith and fun — creating a space where students can express who they are, celebrate their identity and build lasting connections and friendships in an atmosphere of joy and community.
Family of Parishes Newsletter“Dear brother, this initiative by Vatican News is a tool for evangelization; it offers an opportunity to create a network and exchange gifts between Rome and the Church in your country. It is a way for your parishes and communities to constantly obtain information from the primary source.”
Pope Leo XIV
“The spread of this new tool,” said Andrea Tornielli, Editorial Director of the Dicastery for Communication, “can serve to combat the phenomenon of fake news by allowing immediate access to the original source of news and texts, as emphasized by the Holy Father in the note with which he wished to support this new initiative.”
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Vatican News WidgetDuring the season of Easter this year, baptisms may be requested to take place during Sunday Mass in any of the six parishes.
It may seem novel but it’s what the Christian Community did thousands of years ago!
And at Easter? Because Baptism is about Easter. It’s about enrolling your child into the life of the Risen Lord and into the faith community we call a parish - which has encounter with the Risen Jesus as its centre.
This is why in many parts of the world Baptism is only celebrated during Sunday Mass (while the faith community is gathered and can welcome its new members).
Sunday Baptisms during EasterIncluding Baptism at Sunday Mass makes for a truly joyous and memorable celebration. No! It doesn’t take ages!! Because there’s a lot of overlap between the two liturgies.
The priest who will celebrate the Mass and Baptism will connect with you before the day so that you are ready and will be relaxed on the day.
The Society assists seminarians studing for the priesthood both financially and by prayer.
New members are always welcome to join us from the Family of Parishes at our meetings which include the Rosary and light refreshments.
Contact a Priest
for urgent calls only
Ardfield & Rathbarry
Barryroe
Clonakilty
Kilmeen & Castleventry
Rosscarbery
Timoleague
